Juvenile Crimes

Juvenile Crimes

If you are over the age of 7 and under the age of 16 and are being charged with a crime, then your case will be handled in family court instead of criminal or municipal court. While juveniles are often treated with a bit more leniency than people over the age of 16, juvenile crimes […]

Children who are between the ages of 7 and 16 are considered juveniles in the eyes of New York State. When a juvenile commits a crime, they will have to go through a legal process in order to determine the punishment they should face. However, the process for juvenile crimes is much different than when an […]

One of the biggest fears many parents have is what will happen if their child under the age of 18 years old is arrested. In New York, juvenile crimes are taken very seriously and are handled with care. The courts understand that juveniles make mistakes and still have a lot of life left ahead of them. They […]

New York is one of only two states in the country that holds the age of adult criminal responsibility at 16 years old. This means that all 16 and 17-year-old criminal offenders are prosecuted in adult criminal court instead of in a juvenile setting. The only other state to have this provision in place is […]

When a juvenile is convicted of a crime at age 16 or 17, it can have a serious impact on the rest of their life. A conviction at such a young age can harm any chance of finding the success they want as an adult, even if they have had a clean record since. Governor […]

Many parents are faced with the worst type of scenario when the police call and advise you that they want to speak with your minor son or daughter. It’s very important that the parents contact an attorney immediately because the police are under no obligation to tell you what they’re investigating, why they are investigating, […]

In New York State, you’re entitled to the right to remain silent. You’re not required to speak to a police officer. If you were not deemed free to leave and the officers interrogated or questioned the subject, they’re entitled to have the officer provide Miranda warnings. In many instances, the officers don’t provide Miranda warnings. […]

The difference between a felony and a misdemeanor is the grade of the offense or the seriousness of the offense. In New York State, if you’re charged with a felony, that’s the most serious offense. Most felonies start from an E-grade felony all the way up to an A-1 felony. They are all very serious. […]

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